Clarke and Washington counties’ own country music star Ashton Shepherd will be singing at the War Bama Club across the Tombigbee River from Coffeeville New Year’s Eve and then in February the legendary outlaw country singer David Allan C More...

There were two official Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in Washington last week. The more popular was in front of the White House with the president, first lady and their daughters flipping the light switch. More...

Mr. Herman Waters and Mr. and Mrs. James Jones, all of Excel, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Michelle Waters, to Joseph Blake McDonald. Mr. Mc- Donald is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Leiland McDonald of Jackson. More...

Clarke County Chief Investigator Ron Baggette reported, this week, that the Clarke County Sheriff's Department's Criminal Investigation Unit has been investigating the death of Debra Sharp that occurred in October of 2009. More...

LHS to serve lunches at Sonics Leroy High School varsity football players will serve lunch at Sonics in Jackson from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11. A percentage of sales will support the purchase of 2A State Football title rings. More...

Riders competing in a trail ride at St. Stephens Historical Park, Saturday, Dec. 11, were treated to a performance by the Peruvian horse drill team Peruvian Pasobilities following the end of the day’s event. More...

The Jackson Academy Lady Eagles dropped two games and won one during play last week. JA hosted 2A Marengo Academy Thursday, Dec. 9. Led by guards Brooke Smyly and Katie Tucker, who combined for 23 points, Marengo cruised to a 40-21 win. More...

Jackson High School’s Aggies, ranked 10 in Class 4A, beat McIntosh 83-76 last Saturday night and had five players score in doubledigits. Kyrea Howard led the team with 16 points. Malcolm Colzie had 14 points. More...

The Jackson High School Lady Aggies saw their record fall to 4-1 as they were edged 38-37 by the Lady Demons of McIntosh last Saturday night on the road. Daveshia Williams led JHS with 15 points and six rebounds. More...